I think if it is ever tendered out, it should take a real long look at the historical breakdown of flights and pick an aircraft/basing solution after that. The Air Corps might still be seen as cheap to provide the same level of service.
By GASU model, I meant the funding system - aircraft and rear crew provided by Gardaí, pilots and other aviation expertise provided by the Air Corps. The machines themselves are not excessively heavy for the role, it’s just the mission kit is all in the pod underneath.
Personally, I’d like to see the Air Corps keep a base in a bigger HEMS picture, even with the extra pressure it puts on the crew situation in Bal. I think it keeps other tenders honest!